Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

COCTELES Y PALETAS EL MEXICANO

293 SW BRYANT AVE · FORT WHITE · Columbia County · FL 32038

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1329222
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13522739
DBPR license2250149

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#1High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut watermelon stored in non food grade take out bag in reach in cooler at front of truck.

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork mixture (45F – Cold Holding); chicken (46F – Cold Holding) items in the bottom portion of reach in cooler towards the front of food truck, top items were 41F or below, operator moved bags of bread around to evenly distribute cold air flow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex by canned food storage, manager moved chemical bottle away from food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor by back door no label, operator stated it was cleaner.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.